Jose Jesman
JOSE JESMAN was shot in the mouth when he was 7 years old. This near-fatal injury left him with the inability to eat solid food or to speak. Pioneering surgeons at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary undertook a delicate procedure to rebuild his mouth and jaw using bone from his own thigh. The Foundation paid $37,000 for the successful surgery and today Jose is able to enjoy normal food and a comfortable life among his peers. He has his first girlfriend.
